So I know that you need at least 8GB to install NOOBS. But I'm planning on installing NOOBS (raspbian), deluge and owncloud on my pi 3 model B.
Is 8GB sufficient for this, or should I get 16GB? And If I get the 8GB, is there enough space to run/install even more (similar programs) from it?
Posted Sep 13, 2016, 7:27 PM UTC
8GB is enough for any project without media. If you're going to use it to emulate games or store videos/audio you're obviously going to need more.
Just to be sure, 8GB is enough for:
NOOBS (raspbian)
Deluge
Owncloud
OpenVPN
? :)
Yes, raspbian takes up 4g, the rest are negligible.
Use a 8G and install the minimal version of raspbian. To store your files you can add an external usb hard disk.
But will 8GB be enough for NOOBS (raspbian), deluge, owncloud and openVPN?
I never used NOOBS. Why don't you try install raspbian(debian) using dd? My raspbian +vpn + owncloud and other stuffs takes only 3G of my sdcard
They are cheap go with a 32 class 10, room and speed. https://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-microSDHC-Standard-Packaging-SDSQUNC-032G-GN6MA/dp/B010Q57T02
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Why 32 though? I mean, will could those three take up more than 16?
I always default to more room is better if I can afford it and they are so affordable.
Yeah, but a microSD with 32 GB where I live is 50$. And being a student, I'd really like to keep the cost down if I can.
Good point
$50? If your country doesn't have absurd customs regulations just import a 32GB micro SD card for $10 if you can wait a few days.
For example you can get one from China for $7 and the shipping for the slower methods is for free http://www.gearbest.com/memory-cards/pp_337823.html
Or if it's practical order from a Amazon warehouse in another country, 32GB SanDisk microSD cards are sometimes only about 9€ here in Germany for example.
is the $2 difference worth the stress ?
Well no. But I haven't ever used NOOBS or owncloud and really have no reference on what I need, space wise.
So are the 8GB a little to small?